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The New Life (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)

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In that part of the book of my mind before which there would be little to read is found a chapter heading which says: “Here begins the new life.” It is my intention to copy into this little book the words I find written there; if not all of them, at least their essential doctrine.

Dante Alighieri (DAHN-tay ahl- eeg-YEH-ree), the author, narrator, and editor- commentator. He is also the protagonist in the love story. A Florentine citizen born in the thirteenth century, Dante is in his ninth year when he first glimpses Beatrice, another Florentine...

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